Attachments Are

question 28

Multiple Choice

Attachments are

• A) enduring emotional bonds formed by children to their primary caregivers.
• B) compulsive needs of children to hold security items, such as pacifiers and blankets.
• C) connections between siblings that are maintained throughout the life span.
• D) qualities that are central to one's identity.

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Definitions:

Telegraphic Speech

The early language stage in children where sentences are constructed with only essential words and meaning, resembling telegraph messages.

Cross-Cultural

Relating to or involving two or more cultures, especially to compare differences and similarities.

Western Cultures

Refers to societies primarily found in Europe, North America, Australia, and New Zealand characterized by democratic systems, individualism, and a historical influence of Christianity.

Underextension

A linguistic phenomenon where a child applies a word in a narrower scope than it is traditionally used, indicating a developmental stage in language acquisition.